Nikon Coolpix 8400 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens
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Manufacturer: NikonModel: COOLPIX8400
Product features:
- 8.0 effective megapixels for photo-quality prints beyond 20 x 30 inches
- 3.5x ultra-wide angle optical Zoom-Nikkor ED 24-85mm lens (35mm equivalent) for sharp, clear images
- 15 Scene Modes automatically adjust controls for great pictures instantly
- D-Lighting improves images shot with strong back lighting or insufficient flash
- Compact all-metal body provides a strong yet lightweight easy-to-carry camera
- Adobe Photoshop CS5 Upgrade [Old Version]
- Serif PhotoPlus X3
- Adobe Photoshop CS4 Upgrade [OLD VERSION]
- Aperture 3
- Pixelmator [Old Version]
Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Nikon Coolpix 8400 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens
Customer Review: Awesome camera!
Summary: 5 Stars
Update 3/06:
Well, after using this camera for 3 months I have to come back with the following feedback:
-it is heavier and bulkier than many 5mp cameras (does not fit in a standard pocket-size portable camera bag)
-sometimes people's lips come out BLACK or PURPLE in the pictures
-the shutter lag time is annoying (as someone reported above). I haven't yet figured out a setting where the camera will take one shot exactly when I press the button if I just took another shot within the last few seconds. So I get a few pictures of people with frozen smiles on their faces or miss some shots. Can anyone offer some advice for this sticky situation?
-other than that, I still love the camera - great resolution and if you have the red-eye reduction on it works pretty well, battery is easy to recharge
Original review:
I purchased the Nikon Coolpix 8400 12/05
It was rated first in Advanced Compact Digital Cameras category by Consumer Reports 11/05
We got a big discount buying this camera through Amazon.com when there was a limited-time promotion
It was actually shipped by Ritz Camera
Comes with neck strap, battery and charger! Does not have built-in memory so you need to separately buy a compact flash card. A high-speed CF card would be a good idea. I would also recommend you buy an extra rechargeable battery and a camera case.
Per specs: "Coolpix 8400, lens cap, strap, USB cable, audio video cable, rechargeable Li-ion battery EN-EL7, battery charger MH-56, remote controller ML-L3, PictureProject CD-ROM"
I have changed the settings to take pictures in "Fine" resolution and they are running 1,600-2,500 KB in size. "Extra fine" mode is also available but I don't think I will need to use it unless taking a super-important photo.
We are upgrading from a Nikon Coolpix 5200 (the zoom button broke when I dropped it on the deck). The 8400 is black, not silver, and a bit larger/heavier. This digital camera is a big step up. The 8400 seems to have better red-eye correction and a good backlit mode. Some people have complained that on another Nikon camera the red-eye correction is automatic, whether you like it or not, however on the 8400 you do not need to worry about that because it is optional.
Description of Nikon Coolpix 8400 8MP Digital Camera with 3.5x Wide Angle Optical Zoom Lens
The Nikon Coolpix 8400 incorporates an 8 megapixel CCD for prints as large as 20 x 30 inches. With a focal distance of 24-85mm (35mm equivalent), the 8400?s 3.5x Zoom-Nikkor ED lens offers ultra-wide angle capability. The lens includes ED Glass elements, which ensure incredible sharp, clear images. 15 Scene Modes make it easy to take great pictures, and Nikon?s exclusive In-Camera Red-Eye Fix automatically corrects most typical instances of red-eye during the picture taking process. D-Lighting improves images where the subject is in shadow or back lit. The camera?s compact, all-metal body provides a strong yet lightweight camera, and its superior photographic controls maximize the creative possibilities. The camera accepts type I and type II CompactFlash cards. The 8 Megapixel CCD and a 3.5x optical (24-85mm, 35mm equivalent) Zoom-Nikkor lens means stunning wide-angle images at a 3,264 x 2,448 max. resolution (23MB file). Create amazing prints at sizes up to 20"x30". The lens uses aspherical elements, Super Integrated Coating and ED (extra-low dispersion) Glass for superior image quality. The compact design, implemented in a rugged magnesium alloy, makes the Coolpix 8400 a comfortable camera to hold and use. The 8400 was designed for stress-free operation; all controls are accessible through natural finger movements. The result is a strong yet lightweight and easy-to-carry digital camera.Digital Cameras
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